Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
University of Washington Bothell supplemental essays.
The essay question University of Washington Bothell asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against uwb.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: The Common App essay is required. One optional additional-information space, up to 500 words.
UW Bothell requires the Common App personal essay; don't paste it into the additional-information box. UW staff are mandatory reporters, so what you write about abuse or neglect of anyone under 18 may be reported.
Optional: additional information
You are not required to write anything in this section. Please feel free to include additional information about yourself or your circumstances if it is something that has particular significance to you. For example, you may use this space if you have experienced personal hardships in obtaining your education, your activities have been limited because of work or family obligations, or there are unusual limitations or opportunities unique to the schools you attended.
How to approach it
- Answer the exact question asked, in the first few lines.
- Use one real example instead of three general ones.
- Read it out loud before you submit.
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